Verdicts and Settlements

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insurance offer

$550,000

compensation

Our client was crossing Staples Mill Road in Henrico, VA, near a crosswalk when a vehicle turning left from Hilliard Road struck her. She has no recollection of the circumstances of the collision. The police report was prepared based solely on the other driver's account, as our client was unable to provide a statement at the time. She was transported by ambulance to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center where she was found to have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Kevin Zwisler secured a $550,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$225,000

compensation

Our client was waiting at a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind in Silver Spring, MD. The collision caused neck discomfort, bruising around the eyes, and head and forehead pain. She sought medical attention the same day, but faced additional difficulty as she had no health insurance. Police attended and determined the defendant was at fault. Kevin Zwisler secured a $225,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$210,000

compensation

Our client was driving in Woodbridge, VA, in the left lane when the defendant pulled into his lane and cut him off, causing a collision. Police attended and the defendant was found at fault. Our client was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital with a broken wrist, broken nose, broken left cheekbone, pelvic pain, knee pain in both legs, a head concussion, and chest and lung pain. Kevin Zwisler secured a $210,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$378,000

compensation

Our client was a passenger in a vehicle travelling on a four-lane highway in Fairfax, VA, when the defendant suddenly crossed three lanes at high speed and struck their vehicle, causing it to flip and spin. There was no way to avoid the collision. Police and ambulance arrived at the scene and he was taken to Reston Hospital. X-rays found no broken bones, but a large wound on his right wrist required immediate surgery. He has been unable to work since the accident and continues to experience severe wrist pain despite medication. Kevin Zwisler secured a $378,000 settlement.

$1,200

insurance offer

$140,000

compensation

Our client was stationary at a stop sign in Woodbridge, VA, when a driver making a left turn cut too sharply and struck her vehicle head-on. The at-fault driver laughed following the collision. Police attended and exchanged details between the parties. No ambulance was called – our client felt well enough to leave the scene. In the days that followed, she developed neck and back pain, headaches, and nausea. A hospital evaluation found no serious injuries, and she was prescribed medication. The insurer's opening offer was $1,200. Kevin Zwisler secured a $140,000 settlement – more than 100 times the initial offer.

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insurance offer

$235,000

compensation

Our client was passing through an intersection in Charles Town, VA, when a school bus driver crossed into her lane, causing a direct collision. The responding police officer determined the bus driver was 100% at fault. Our client suffered a broken right foot and a broken right hand, requiring two surgeries. Kevin Zwisler secured a $235,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$45,000

compensation

Our client was driving in The Colony, TX, with the right of way when another vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign and pulled forward, giving her no time to brake. The collision caused chest pain, difficulty breathing, and leg and back pain. Dagoberto Rodriguez secured a $45,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$10,700

compensation

A family of five were travelling by Lyft in Arlington, Texas, when the driver, repeatedly looking down at his phone, failed to notice a semi-truck merging into traffic. The vehicles collided. The driver immediately cancelled the ride following the crash. Police attended but no formal report was filed – the drivers exchanged details and reached a mutual agreement. The family subsequently developed neck, back, and muscle pain. Rodriguez Law Firm pursued a claim through Lyft's insurer, Liberty Mutual, securing a $10,700 settlement.

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insurance offer

$70,000

compensation

Our client was driving south on Route 29 and crossing an intersection on a green light when the defendant struck the front driver's side of his vehicle. The impact caused him to lose consciousness – he only came around in the ambulance on the way to hospital. Police attended the scene. He was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma, neck pain, and shoulder discomfort. Adam Signora secured a $70,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$7,500

compensation

Our client, a delivery driver, was waiting at a customer's door when it opened and two dogs escaped, biting him on the hand. He visited the emergency room the same day, received a tetanus vaccine, and was prescribed medication for ten days. He filed a report with animal control. When he attempted to contact the dog's owners, they were uncooperative. He missed two days of work as a result of his injuries. Dagoberto Rodriguez secured a $7,500 settlement.

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insurance offer

$100,000

compensation

A minor child suffered multiple dog bite injuries in an attack. Rodriguez Law Firm secured a $100,000 settlement on behalf of the child and their family.

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insurance offer

$86,000

compensation

Our client was travelling straight through an intersection in Falls Church, VA, on a green light when the defendant made a sudden left turn in front of her, causing a collision. Her airbag deployed on impact. Police attended the scene and cited the defendant for failure to yield. No ambulance was called. The following day, our client developed severe neck pain and general discomfort. When she attended the emergency room at Inova, a CT scan revealed three brain aneurysms. She was admitted and discharged two days later. Kevin Zwisler secured an $86,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$300,000

compensation

Our client was riding his motorcycle in Washington, D.C., while working as an Uber Eats delivery driver when a truck travelling in the opposite direction made an unlawful left turn directly into his path. The head-on collision threw him from the motorcycle and he lost consciousness on impact. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene. He was transported by ambulance to hospital, where X-rays confirmed a concussion and fractures to his left leg and ankle. He underwent surgery on his left femur and was scheduled for further surgery on his left ankle. Rodriguez Law Firm secured a $300,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$70,000

compensation

Our client caught his foot on a missing floor tile at a Giant supermarket in Virginia and fell. The store manager acknowledged that a safety cone should have been placed over the area – but wasn't. Two days after the fall, the client visited the emergency room, where X-rays and a CT scan were performed. Nothing was broken, but he suffered bruising and ongoing hip and shoulder pain that was never addressed at the hospital. The manager took statements from the client's wife and a witness at the scene. Rodriguez Law Firm secured a $70,000 settlement.

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insurance offer

$10,000

compensation

The client was driving straight in his lane in Midland, VA, when the defendant's vehicle hit an ice patch, lost control, and struck the front of his car head-on. The defendant immediately admitted fault at the scene, and the police report confirmed his liability. An ambulance transported the client to hospital, where X-rays found no serious injuries – though he experienced ongoing chest, back, knee, and pelvis pain. The defendant's insurer accepted liability and paid for property damage. Rodriguez Law Firm secured a $100,000 settlement for the client's injuries.

$100,000

insurance offer

$378,000

compensation

Our client's vehicle was violently rear-ended by another driver at a red light. The collision caused a serious hand injury that required surgical intervention, followed by ongoing medical treatment and recovery. Despite clear liability, the at-fault driver’s insurer attempted to undervalue the claim. At the same time, the client’s underinsured motorist (UIM) carrier resisted responsibility. Our firm aggressively challenged both insurers. Through detailed presentation of medical records, surgical documentation, and expert-supported evidence outlining the lasting effects of the hand injury, we demonstrated the true value of the claim. Rodiguez Law Firm secured the full policy limits of $100,000 from the at-fault driver’s insurer. We then pursued additional recovery through the client’s UIM coverage, successfully obtaining an additional $278,000. The combined settlement of $378,000 ensured our client was fully compensated for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the long-term consequences of the injury.

$200,000

insurance offer

$500,000

compensation

Our client’s family suffered a devastating loss when their loved one, a front-seat passenger, was killed in a violent rollover crash in Virginia. The vehicle, driven by the defendant, veered off the roadway, overcorrected, and rolled multiple times before coming to rest. Emergency responders found the victim without a pulse at the scene. Represented by attorney Dagoberto J. Rodriguez of Manassas, the family pursued a wrongful death claim seeking full accountability for the driver’s actions. Through detailed investigation and negotiation, our legal team secured a settlement reflecting the maximum policy limits available. The case settled for $500,000, providing justice and financial support for the victim’s family. This case was featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly (December 26, 2022).

$25,000

insurance offer

$50,000

compensation

A young adult was seriously injured in an accident, sustaining deep lacerations that required over 350 stitches to his left upper arm. The resulting scar caused ongoing emotional distress and impacted his confidence and overall well-being. Our attorneys pursued full compensation under the at-fault party’s insurance policy and negotiated a confidential settlement at the policy’s maximum limit. The case concluded with a $50,000 settlement, providing recognition for the client’s physical and emotional suffering and helping them move forward with renewed stability.

$30,000

insurance offer

$150,000

compensation

Two clients were seriously injured in a Montgomery County collision and endured months of medical treatment. When it came time to settle, the insurance company’s offers were less than the cost of their medical bills — an undervaluation of their injuries and losses. We made clear from the outset that our clients deserved fair compensation and refused to accept the insurer’s “insulting” offers. After filing suit and preparing for trial, the insurer reversed course and agreed to pay the full policy limits. The case settled for $150,000, giving our clients the financial stability and validation they needed to focus fully on recovery.

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insurance offer

$100,000

compensation

Our client was injured in a car crash but spent more than two years waiting for fair treatment from the insurer. Despite clear injuries and mounting losses, the company refused to make any offer, leaving the client frustrated and financially strained. When we took the case in June 2024, we immediately filed suit in Washington County, Maryland, and built a strong evidentiary record with expert testimony and thorough client preparation. Minutes after our client’s deposition, the insurer reversed its position and offered the full policy limits—a complete turnaround. The case settled for $100,000, bringing long-overdue closure and financial relief.

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insurance offer

$60,000

compensation

Two clients were seriously injured when a left-turning driver cut across their lane at a Virginia intersection. The clients also sustained major property damage to their vehicle. Despite the clear circumstances, the at-fault driver denied responsibility—claiming he had a green light—and his insurer refused to accept liability. Our attorneys prepared for trial, knowing the defense would challenge every detail. Through credible testimony and clear legal argument, we proved that the defendant failed to yield as required under Virginia law for left-turning drivers. The judge agreed, rejecting the defense’s version of events. The court ruled in our clients’ favor, awarding the full $60,000 policy limits—$30,000 for each client.

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insurance offer

$60,000

compensation

Our clients were towing a horse trailer in Texas when another vehicle violently struck their pickup truck. Both occupants suffered injuries requiring emergency care, and their horse was treated for trauma and physical injuries. Despite clear damage, the insurance company denied their claim based on an inaccurate police report, a flawed accident diagram, and a “missing” witness. Our team launched an independent investigation, uncovering errors in the report and locating the key eyewitness the insurer claimed was unreachable. With verified testimony, medical records, and veterinary documentation, we reconstructed the collision and proved the other driver’s fault beyond dispute. The insurer reversed its denial, reassigned fault, and paid the full $30,000 policy limit for each client.

$2,000

insurance offer

$80,000

compensation

A 16-year-old was struck by a driver who failed to see him while he crossed a residential intersection on his skateboard. The minor sustained a fractured skull and multiple injuries, spending six days in the emergency room. Maryland’s contributory negligence law could have barred recovery, but our team argued that the client’s minor status meant he couldn’t be held to an adult standard of care. We highlighted the driver’s duty to exercise caution near intersections and presented witnesses who confirmed her attempt to flee the scene. Preservation letters secured video footage, medical documentation, and insurance records to strengthen the claim. Our attorneys obtained an $80,000 settlement that will cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages and emotional trauma.

$1,000,000

insurance offer

$1,000,000

compensation

This tragic case involved a fatal car accident in Virginia that claimed the life of our client’s loved one. The family faced immense emotional loss and financial hardship following the incident. Due to the confidential nature of the case, specific details cannot be shared. However, our team worked tirelessly to secure justice and accountability within the limits of the law. After extensive investigation and negotiation, the insurer agreed to pay the full policy limits. The matter concluded with a $1,000,000 settlement, bringing a measure of closure and financial security to the family in the wake of an unimaginable loss.